Month: September 2025

Secure Net Lease, a nationally recognized brokerage firm, has successfully closed the sale of a freestanding Murphy USA located in Evans, Colorado. The transaction was completed with a private, all-cash buyer out of New York who was in a 1031 exchange, further demonstrating Secure Net Lease’s ability to align motivated investors with high-quality convenience store assets nationwide.

Matthew Scow, who represented the seller, shared, “This whole deal went really smoothly from start to finish. The broker was easy to work with and kept things moving along, which made the process easy. Due diligence got handled quickly and the buyer was ready to close as soon as we had the ROFR and the estoppel in hand. Overall, it was a straightforward, no-stress transaction.”

The property is situated at 3501 37th Street in Evans, directly in front of a high-performing Walmart Supercenter. The Murphy USA store totals ±2,824 square feet and sits on a prime parcel with strong visibility and easy access. The location benefits from excellent traffic counts, surrounding national retailers, and a dense residential base. Evans is part of the growing Greeley MSA, an area experiencing steady population and economic expansion, which further supports long-term tenant performance and investment stability.

This closing highlights Secure Net Lease’s ability to execute transactions efficiently while managing key deal components such as due diligence and estoppel delivery. By leveraging strong broker relationships and working with a prepared buyer, the process moved seamlessly from contract to close.

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA), headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, operates more than 1,700 retail fuel stations across the United States, primarily adjacent to Walmart locations. Known for its low-cost fuel strategy and convenience store offerings, Murphy USA has established itself as a reliable performer in the retail fuel sector. Its scale, operating efficiency, and long-standing partnership with Walmart make it a desirable tenant in the net lease market, providing investors with dependable cash flow and strong real estate fundamentals.

About Secure Net Lease

Secure Net Lease is a nationally recognized brokerage firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment real estate. With over 100 years of collective experience, over $7.4B in sales, and transaction history in 48 states, Secure Net Lease consistently ranks among the top 10 of all brokerage firms nationally within their niche. Secure Net Lease works with developers, tenants, private and institutional owners to achieve market-setting cap rates for single- and multi-tenant net lease investments across the nation. Historically, 88% of Secure Net Lease offerings are new construction leased to nationally known tenants with 10+ years remaining on the primary term.

Secure Net Lease, a nationally recognized brokerage firm, has successfully closed the sale of a freestanding McDonald’s located in Missouri City, Texas, part of the Houston metropolitan area. The transaction was completed with a repeat buyer based in Houston who was in a 1031 exchange following the sale of an office building. The deal adds to Secure Net Lease’s growing track record of pairing top-tier QSR assets with experienced, all-cash buyers.

Anthony Pucciarello, who represented the seller, shared, “This was a great site in the Houston MSA. It was actually a relocation from a previous location across the street, next to a convenience store and in front of a Walmart. The buyer was a repeat client out of Houston who we’ve worked with before, this time in a 1031 exchange for an office building. It was a very smooth, all-cash transaction and marked my third McDonald’s closing of the year.”

The McDonald’s is located along FM 1092, a major retail and commuter corridor with excellent traffic counts and strong demographic fundamentals. The ±4,285-square-foot store was newly developed on a pad site in front of a busy Walmart Supercenter and sits at a signalized intersection near other national retailers including CVS, Firestone, and Chase Bank. The relocation of this store from a nearby site underscores McDonald’s confidence in this submarket and the long-term viability of the new prototype at this high-visibility location.

This transaction highlights Secure Net Lease’s continued success in executing clean, well-aligned 1031 exchange placements in top-tier Texas markets. The firm’s relationship-driven approach and deep network of qualified buyers allowed for a seamless process that matched the seller’s timing and the buyer’s investment criteria.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with more than 40,000 locations worldwide. The company is widely recognized for its operational excellence, strong brand equity, and consistent performance across economic cycles. With long-term, corporately backed leases and strategic real estate positioning, McDonald’s remains one of the most sought-after tenants in the net lease investment space, offering stable, long-duration income to investors.

About Secure Net Lease

Secure Net Lease is a nationally recognized brokerage firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment real estate. With over 100 years of collective experience, over $7.4B in sales, and transaction history in 48 states, Secure Net Lease consistently ranks among the top 10 of all brokerage firms nationally within their niche. Secure Net Lease works with developers, tenants, private and institutional owners to achieve market-setting cap rates for single- and multi-tenant net lease investments across the nation. Historically, 88% of Secure Net Lease offerings are new construction leased to nationally known tenants with 10+ years remaining on the primary term.

Secure Net Lease, a nationally recognized brokerage firm, has successfully closed the sale of a freestanding Shake Shack located in Gainesville, Virginia. The transaction was completed with a 1031 exchange buyer based in New York, marking another efficient closing executed by Secure Net Lease on behalf of a repeat development client.

Matthew Scow, who represented the seller, shared, “This was a very smooth transaction. The buyer was in a 1031 exchange, which aligned perfectly with the quality of the tenant and the strength of the location they were targeting.”

The Shake Shack is located along Lee Highway (US-29) in Gainesville, one of Northern Virginia’s fastest-growing suburban markets. The ±3,086-square-foot building features the brand’s modern freestanding prototype with a drive-thru and sits in a high-visibility, high-traffic corridor surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, national retailers, and schools. The site benefits from proximity to I-66 and is positioned in an affluent trade area with average household incomes well above the national average. The property’s access, visibility, and surrounding demand drivers make it a compelling long-term investment opportunity.

“We actually closed a little early, before the store even opened, because the buyer was eager to begin collecting rental income. This is exceptional real estate just outside of Washington, D.C., and I believe it’s going to be a really strong Shake Shack location” Scow concluded.

This transaction underscores Secure Net Lease’s continued success in connecting motivated 1031 buyers with high-quality, newly constructed assets in top-tier markets. The early closing, prior to store opening, further reflects the buyer’s strong confidence in the asset and their desire to begin generating rental income as soon as possible.

Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) is a leading fast-casual restaurant brand known for its premium burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes. Since its founding in 2004, the company has expanded to over 500 locations worldwide and continues to build a loyal customer base through its elevated menu, experiential store formats, and modern approach to casual dining. Shake Shack’s strong brand recognition, continued growth, and innovative store design have made it a highly desirable tenant in the net lease investment market.

About Secure Net Lease

Secure Net Lease is a nationally recognized brokerage firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment real estate. With over 100 years of collective experience, over $7.4B in sales, and transaction history in 48 states, Secure Net Lease consistently ranks among the top 10 of all brokerage firms nationally within their niche. Secure Net Lease works with developers, tenants, private and institutional owners to achieve market-setting cap rates for single- and multi-tenant net lease investments across the nation. Historically, 88% of Secure Net Lease offerings are new construction leased to nationally known tenants with 10+ years remaining on the primary term.